Maintains 53rd Rank Globally, Fifth in Arab Nations and Asia, in FIFA Rankings (for Qatar)
Qatar's FIFA World Rankings Journey and Upcoming Matches
Qatar, the current reigning two-time Asian champions, has been making waves in the football world. As of August 2022, the nation holds the 53rd position in FIFA's World Rankings.
The team's recent performances have been mixed. In August 2022, Qatar played two international friendlies, drawing with Bahrain 2-2 and losing to Russia 1-4. These matches were part of Qatar's preparations for the AFC playoff stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In the third round of AFC qualifiers, Qatar finished 4th in Group A with 13 points from 10 matches. The team's next matches are significant, as they are part of Qatar's ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Qatar will face Oman on October 8, 2022, and will also play against UAE on October 14, 2022.
Meanwhile, Germany, a traditionally strong footballing nation, has seen a drop in its FIFA ranking. Following a 0-2 loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying, Germany fell out of the top 10 to the 12th position. In August 2025, Qatar took over the position previously held by Germany, with Morocco climbing to 11th and Germany at 12th. Qatar is not listed in the top 20 as of September 2025.
Elsewhere in Group A, Iran topped the table with 23 points, while UAE finished fourth with 15 points. Kyrgyzstan finished fifth with 8 points, and North Korea ended up in sixth place with 3 points.
On the global stage, Spain reclaimed the top position in the FIFA World Rankings for the first time since 2014.
Looking ahead, Qatar's U23 3x3 team commenced its World Cup campaign in China, and the FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place once again in Qatar. These events are a testament to Qatar's commitment to fostering youth talent and promoting football on a global scale.
All these matches will take place in Doha, the bustling capital city of Qatar, which has been transformed into a hub for international sports events in recent years.
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